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GK61 XCU

2011 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,898 mi
Last recorded161,898 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda 569,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 XCU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 161,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 149,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 140,969 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 140,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 129,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 118,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSF tyre worn to inner edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,555 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,148 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,444 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

parking brake only just met the legal requirements(offside rear)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 34,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn badly on edges STRONG ADVISE

offside rear ttyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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GK61 XCU is a 2011 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 69,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK61 XCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK61 XCU registered?

GK61 XCU is a 2011 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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